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			<title><![CDATA[Book giveaway for "This I Accomplish" by quilter Kyra E. Hicks]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Longtime quilter Kyra E. Hicks has done it again! The author of &quot;Black Threads: An African American Quilting Sourcebook&quot; and &quot;Martha Ann's Quilt for Queen Victoria&quot; has put together an amazing book filled with insightful information about the quilting artwork of ex-slave Harriet]]></description>
			<author>(Jocelynn Brown)</author>
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			<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:41:47</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Enter giveaway to win DVD by Abby Franquemont on learning to spin]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Spinning since the age of five, Abby Franquemont, instructs you on learning to spin on her new DVD, &quot;Drafting: the Long and Short of It&quot; (Interweave).


The back of the cover reads, in part, &quot;You'll learn:


The short forward draw (worsted) and what kinds of fibers it's best]]></description>
			<author>(Jocelynn Brown)</author>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:50:43</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Simple project helps you use leftover yarn]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Looking for a simple way to use some of that leftover yarn you've been stock-piling; something beyond that basic scarf you've given as a gift to every member of the family?


Well, why not take that scarf pattern a step further and turn it into a shrug simply by making it wider and stitching]]></description>
			<author>(Jocelynn Brown)</author>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:52:33</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Enter "The Sweater Chop Shop" book giveaway]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[You'll never give away or toss out another wool sweater once you read &quot;The Sweater Chop Shop, Sewing One-of-a-Kind Creations from Recycled Sweaters&quot; (Storey Publishing/$18.95).

Textile artist Chrispina ffrench shows you numerous ways to recycle wool sweaters by felting them and using]]></description>
			<author>(Jocelynn Brown)</author>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:54:00</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[You can make your own eyeglass case]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Dianne Sanders of St. Clair Shores demonstrates how to make quilted eyeglass cases in today's Handmade column.]]></description>
			<author>(Jocelynn Brown)</author>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:38:25</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Knitting at Knoon Saturday at Artisan Knitworks]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[If you happen to be a knitter or yarn enthusiasts, you may want to stop by Artisan Knitworks this Saturday around noon to see the hand-knitted work of Chris de Longpre of Knitting at Knoon.

This just in:

Chris de Longpr&Atilde;&copy;, of Knitting At Knoon, will make one of her rare]]></description>
			<author>(Jocelynn Brown)</author>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:03:06</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Enjoy The Art Experience in Pontiac]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Learn to make altered books, fabric postcards, artist trading cards and more, all at The Art Experience, located at 175 S. Saginaw St. #109 in Pontiac.
For more information, call (248) 706-3304 or visit their website.]]></description>
			<author>(Jocelynn Brown)</author>
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			<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:49:14</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Crayon apron perfect for holiday gift giving]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[In today's Handmade column
Mary Horvath of Lincoln Park shows you how to make an adorable crayon apron for that special little person in your life.]]></description>
			<author>(Jocelynn Brown)</author>
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			<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:34:56</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Frost Holiday Craft Show set for Saturday]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Frost Middle School PTSA will present it's 33rd annual Frost Holiday Craft Show Nov. 7th.

Featured will be nearly 200 exhibitors. There will be a bake sale and lunch room available.

Show hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and admission is $2. &quot;No strollers, please.&quot;

The school is located]]></description>
			<author>(Jocelynn Brown)</author>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:39:23</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Craft Night Nov. 6th at Merriman Road Baptist Church]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Why not spend time crafting with others tomorrow night at Merriman Road Baptist Church?

Take your craft project(s) and meet other crafters at this free craft night for ladies.


Light refreshments and tables will be provided. Hours are 6 p.m.-midnight. A quilting demonstration is set to begin]]></description>
			<author>(Jocelynn Brown)</author>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:29:36</pubDate>
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